BBQ

Metro Milwaukee Dining Guide

At
Ashley’s Barbeque, takeout is the only option. But with specialties not
found at bigger chain restaurants, and a family ownership history that
extends back to the 1960s, it’s an option worth taking. Ribs and
barbecued goat are among the favorites. The sauce is so good it should
be sold in bottles. (J.L.R.) $-$$. CC: Not accepted. Handicap access.
372-7666

Famous Dave’s

5077 S. 27th St., 727-1940

2137 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, (262) 522-3210

Full
of country charm and décor, Famous Dave’s is best known for its
barbecue dishes. Lighter menu items include a variety of salads and
sandwiches, such as the barbecue chicken sandwich and the “Dave’s
Favorite” burger, a half-pound of ground beef topped with jack cheese,
bacon and barbecue sauce. Diners with a hefty appetite can indulge in a
meal of rib tips or other hearty options such as chicken, ham, sausage,
brisket or catfish. You just might want to round up a group of friends
and enjoy the All-American barbecue feast. (K.N.) $-$$$. CC: All major.
FB.

Speed
Queen is a longtime Milwaukee institution. Various beef, pork and
turkey cuts come in sandwiches and full dinners, all with sides of
coleslaw to cool off the tanginess (even the mild sauce packs a little
wallop). For light eaters, portions are often hearty enough to suffice
for two meals. Fried fish, baked beans and a few pie varieties are
among the other options. (J.L.R.) $-$$. CC: Not accepted. 265-2900